West Bengal CID Seizes Heroin In Nadia, Arrests One

The narcotic cell of the state CID arrested notorious drug dealer Monirul Sheikh late Monday night in front of a market place at Karimpur and seized around 1.4 kg of heroin concealed in a nylon bag from his possession.

PTI

Updated on: 8 November 2022 7:59 am

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The West Bengal CID has arrested a drug dealer in Nadia district and seized over 1kg heroin from his possession, a senior officer said.

Acting on a tip-off, the narcotic cell of the state CID arrested notorious drug dealer Monirul Sheikh late Monday night in front of a market place at Karimpur and seized around 1.4 kg of heroin concealed in a nylon bag from his possession, he said.

"The market value of the seized heroin is Rs 70 lakh. We have also seized the motorcycle and a mobile phone from his possession. A case has been started against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He will be produced in court today," the officer said.

(With PTI Inputs)